The latest official data showed the unemployment rate fell slightly and wage growth slowed.
The unemployment rate fell to 4% between June and August, down from 4.1% previously reported by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Regular salary (excluding bonuses) increases annually at 4.9%.
Although this marks a slowdown in the economy, wages are still growing faster than inflation.
The proportion of people considered “economically inactive” – defined as those aged 16 to 64 who are not working or looking for work – fell slightly to 21.8%, the ONS said.
The number of job vacancies also fell, falling to 841,000 between July and September.
David Freeman of the ONS said: “Job vacancies have fallen again, with most sectors recording declines this quarter.”
“However, the total remains slightly above pre-pandemic levels.”
